Photographer's Note

Le Lac Blanc

Famous for its scenic and pristine beauty, this beautiful lake in the Aiguilles Rouges mountains at an altitude of 2352m offers an great experience.

Walking from La Flégère, Index to Le Lac Blanc
With the Aiguilles Rouges in close proximity for the full length of the walk and long distance views across the Chamonix valley to the Aiguille Verte and the Chamonix Aiguilles, this is a walk where the pace should be leisurely. There is also the added attraction of a beautifully situated lake with a very pleasant chalet serving excellent food and refreshments. But not so tasteful Coffee.
The walk starts from the upper station of the Chalet de la Flégère to L'Index chairlift, which takes you up to 2385 m. Although signed, the start of the path is indistinct. From the chairlift station go northeast and after 100 metres the path becomes more obvious and is well way-marked with paint flashes on rocks.
The route climbs slightly before descending quite steeply into a rocky amphitheatre where you cross a stream. The path is always rocky underfoot although much work has been completed to make progress as easy as possible and this evident on the next section where large rocks have been moved to form a rudimentray pavement. Crossing a steep slope the path rounds a corner to reach a signed cairn that marks the entrance to the 'Réserves Naturelle des Aiguilles Rouges'.
Once in the Reserve the path climbs quite sharply for a short way before levelling out with the shores of Lac Blanc and the Chalet soon in view.

Hello Rob,
nice composition with the lake Blanc to steal the show.It's a dreamily shot with the lake to be surrounded from these Mts.I like the management of the light and the colors too.Informative your note.

The low point of view gives an extra kick to the depth in the image!
Seems like a hostile landscape where the vegetation has rough conditions, but the lake adds life and the colour indicates there is a glacier nearby...
A balanced composition with good details!

Hello Rob,
You captured an amazing landscape with your perfect POV. The rocks in the water, the fantastic clouds , the green color of the water and the huge mountains make the composition splendid.
Congrats and have a nice weekend,
Zeynep

Excellent shot. I tend to agree with Pablo that the landscape looks a little barren and hostile but I am sure you saw nothing but the stunning and breathtaking views here. I love your composition with the little lake the creek and the mountain tops in the background partly covered by clouds. TFS and have a nice weekend!

Olá Rob, it's fun to see you in a completely new environment, talking about paths in the mountain instead of art exhibitions. Not so spectacular as the previous one, but it doesn't make me dream less. Beautiful play of light and shadows around the lovely lake. I need to visit this region...
Groet,
ric

Hi Rob!
Landscapes are rare in your gallery,and this is a nice one and you managed a good shot.Good low POV and a nice view at the lake and the mountains.Good natural colors and an interesting note.
Regards,leo